Two lawsuits are pending that relate to who can be invited into the general election presidential debates. The case that was filed first, Level the Playing Field v FEC, 1:15cv-1397, now has a briefing schedule in the U.S. District Court in D.C. The first brief is due March 6, 2016, and the final brief is due June 15. This case had been filed on August 26, 2015.